A ghost explains that it’s time to leave, and the caverns act as a tutorial to help players learn the ropes of how the game handles. That’s when the main character wakes from a deep slumber from the depths of its cave. This all unfolds through some really silly animations that quickly make the game’s humor apparent. The townsfolk are eager to let him take what he wants in exchange for cold hard cash, but there’s an obvious flaw in their logic, and it’s not long before their entire world is at stake. Sunshine, promising “free money” in exchange for everyone’s “trash”-by which he actually makes all their natural resources. The story begins with a pink, cloud-shaped character named Mr. If you’re not feeling zombies or keyblades this time of year, Pikuniku gets my stamp of approval.From the opening moments of the game, I was reassured that it was just as charming as I’d imagined it would be. But at this point in time, it’s exactly what I wanted – and I didn’t have to pay anything extra for it, either. If you look at a clip and decide it’s not your style, I wouldn't invest in it.
Pikuniku gets by on charm over anything else. I don’t want to spoil too much that happens in the game, since it's just a few hours, but I really dug the ending and epilogue. It’s a totally bizarre choice that I found hilarious. Another weird thing is the item fanfare, comprised of cut up syllables mashed together to say the item’s name. When rolling, Piku will rattle like they're filled with beans. The soundtrack is filled with MIDI bass and quacking synths.
The sound design fits right in to the aesthetic. I do feel bad for breaking a pottery maker’s entire inventory unprompted, making me wonder if Piku deserves that beast label after all. While they may not be as memorable as other adventure game characters, a few of them stick in my mind, like the barely competent resistance movement and the sour shopkeeper who was making his living off of scary beast merchandise. Collectible accessories punch up your fashion. It’s weirdly modern and clashes with the children’s book art, but it only compounds the charm for me.
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Sunshine’s lies (though wouldn’t you, if there was free money?). Most of the characters are hilariously inept, completely giving themselves over to Mr. Like many of the games I find myself playing these days, Pikuniku is stuffed with charm. These were a lot of fun, especially since they showed off more weird characters. Off the main path are some platforming challenges and sidequests for additional rewards. There are a few chase sequences, boss fights, and even an awesome dance-off. This game surprised me with some of its more actiony moments, even if the challenge didn’t go up much. Honestly, there's no better selling tool than the game's introduction. You won’t get game overs aside from a few specific sequences. There are a few button puzzles and the like, but even to a schlub like me it’s nothing difficult. The main interactions are kicking junk and rolling around. It’s a platforming adventure game that’s designed to never be too taxing. Gameplay is, not to sound reductive, nothing past what you’d find in a well-made Flash game.
It’s basic, but also appealing and suited to the game’s vibe. Everything is made with solid colors and basic shapes. The look and feel of Pikuniku is simplistic to the point of being barebones. Piku's leg animations are beautifully janky. It’s up to Piku and some other well-meaning characters to free everyone from Mr.
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Sunshine, a Once-ler type who’s exploiting natural resources for his own gain (in exchange for FREE MONEY!!). After only a few minutes they realize that Piku is chill, actually, but bigger problems are afoot. The local villagers believe that Piku is “the beast” who was sealed in the cave to prevent mass destruction. Pikuniku starts with Piku, a little red ball with soulless eyes and wacky legs, waking up and exiting their cave. I was planning to write this in the same day, too, but by now you might realize that I like to procrastinate. In one day, I watched the Quick Look of Pikuniku, decided I was interested, realized that I got it for free thanks to Twitch Prime, and played it in one sitting. This might have been the quickest turnaround from me hearing about a game to finishing it. So it happened that the first 2019 game I played was Pikuniku, an off-the-wall adventure game that left me smiling the whole time. Good news is, there are always plenty of “little” games ready for your attention. This year, those big games were not so much my thing.
January is now becoming a month where increasingly “big” games come out.
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